- Location
- Cardonald Campus
- SCQF Level
- 6
- Start Date
- 27 Jan 2025
- Qualification Type
- NQ
- Course Type
- Short Full-Time
- Duration
- 18 weeks (January to June)
Access to HND Business is ideal if you've already completed a Level 5 course in administration or business and are ready to take the next step. It offers a direct path to the HND Business course starting in August 2025. Along the way, you’ll build the up-to-date skills you need to succeed in a modern business environment.
What will I learn?
- This course is your fast track to the HND Business course.
- During the course, you’ll build a solid foundation in key business concepts, and explore how successful companies operate, this will give you the skills to thrive in a business environment.
- You’ll improve your communication skills, so you can express your ideas clearly, whether in writing or in person.
- You’ll also develop essential teamwork and collaboration skills, setting you up for success in future studies and beyond.
Entry requirements (minimum)
- Successful completion of NQ Level 5 business or administration, with excellent attendance and excellent course review outcome, or;
- Four National 5s at C or above, or equivalent, one of which should be English
- Applications are invited from those without formal qualifications, but who have relevant work/life experience
- The Scottish Credit and Qualifications (SCQF) Framework can help you to check if you're choosing the right level of study. Take a look at the SCQF Interactive Framework here.
Employer and industry links
Guest speakers from independent companies will visit your class, as well as former students who have completed the course and pursued further studies. You will participate in sessions with Bridge to Business/Young Enterprise Scotland.
Jobs and further study
Upon successfully completing this course, you can advance to HND Business in August 2025. The HND course opens the door to exciting career opportunities, fostering personal growth and confidence that will benefit both your professional and personal life.
Take a look at the course progression map for business and finance courses.
I've applied — what happens next?
When you apply
You will receive an automated email confirming that we have received your application (remember to check your SPAM folder).
Your application will be reviewed by the admissions team and you will either be:
- Made a direct offer (unconditional or conditional)
- Advised that your application is unsuccessful – you have not met the entry requirements for this course and are advised to contact the College Student Advice Centres to discuss alternative options which may be available to you.
- We aim not to reject an application and if you don’t meet the entry requirements you may be referred to a different course or level.
Unconditional offer of a place – you have met all the entry requirements and your place is guaranteed. You will be required to accept this offer to secure your place.
Conditional offer of a place – your place is secured pending you meeting the entry requirements. This may mean achieving school or college qualifications which you may not be able to provide to us yet. You will be required to accept this offer to secure your conditional place. Once your conditions are met this will change to an unconditional offer of a place which you must accept before you can enrol on the course.
Once an offer is received, you must reply within 14 working days or risk losing your place, as the system will automatically decline your offer after 14 days.
Once you have accepted your offer, you will be sent out instructions about student funding. This will normally be sent out in December.
